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VW aims to release world’s first high-volume electric car
Volkswagen recently revealed that it is now intending to release the world’s first high-volume, mass market electric car.
James Ayre

Feb 9, 2016

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US Volkswagen sales down 25%, e-Golf sales up 300%
Despite Volkswagen sales in the US generally falling following the diesel car emissions testing scandal, e-Golf sales have been rising notably.
James Ayre

Dec 3, 2015

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Tesla to limit autopilot somewhat because … crazy people
Tesla is going to be placing restrictions (presumably by software update) on the autopilot function to stop drivers from using the feature in “unsafe” ways.
James Ayre

Nov 5, 2015

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Elon Musk says Tesla Model S may have 1,000km range in 1-2 years
Tesla could be increasing the range of the Model S up to 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) “within (only) a year or two,” according to Musk.
James Ayre

Sep 30, 2015

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Tesla Gigafactory, battery improvements could cut battery costs 70%
Tesla will drive down battery-pack-level costs by 70% (down to around $38/kilowatt-hour) once the Gigafactory hits peak production.
James Ayre

Sep 22, 2015

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How LG Chem may supplant Panasonic as leading provider of EV batteries
Panasonic is pretty clearly the current leader of the battery market, but as the market continues to grow, the dynamics could change swiftly.
James Ayre

Aug 24, 2015

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EU companies appeal €100 billion in subsidies for UK’s Hinkley nuclear project
Decision to approve roughly €100 billion in subsidies for the Hinkley Point C nuclear energy project in the UK is being legally challenged.
James Ayre

Jul 24, 2015

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Belize going 100% renewables as part of 10 island challenge
The Caribbean nation of Belize is now aiming to go to 100% renewables.
James Ayre

Jul 10, 2015

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Japanese solar energy sector fast approaching cost-revenue parity
Japan’s solar energy sector is fast approaching profitability, ahead of impending feed-in-tariff cuts, according to the Japan Renewable Energy Foundation.
James Ayre

Jun 19, 2015

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Other Good Stuff

SolarCity gets $1bn from Credit Suisse for commercial solar, storage
SolarCity now has access to financing for more than $1 billion in new commercial-scale solar energy systems, including battery storage systems.
James Ayre

Apr 23, 2015

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